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08-24-2007, 07:55 PM
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Plug Builder in Training
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: wareham MA
Posts: 4,046
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AFAW Rods
Just got done building my first Any Fish Any Where (AFAW ) Rod . I have to tell you this is the most perfect rod blank I have ever seen. Most rods have a bend to them about ˝” + thru out the rod. The AFAW Blank had ZERO deflection. Tobias you’re going to love it. Hope you go large with it.
Thumb-Burner you got a great product there. You will do well with them keep up the good work.
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08-25-2007, 04:28 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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I got to throw one of these from a freind that had just built his recently...damn fine heaver...will be nice for jigging the canal or throwing heavy weight & Bait...
Mine is on the way
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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08-25-2007, 07:32 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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08-25-2007, 07:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Canton, MA
Posts: 126
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Tobias I saw your rod today. All I got to say is Nice. Correction Damn nice.
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08-25-2007, 07:59 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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08-25-2007, 08:18 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Canton, MA
Posts: 126
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May I ask how much for the blank and whats it rated for?
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08-26-2007, 08:40 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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I saw the web site. Looks interesting. It comes from the UK. Want is the warrenty like and how is it priced?
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08-26-2007, 09:16 AM
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Hydro Orientated Lures
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Brockton,Ma
Posts: 8,484
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobias
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guess we'll be out there same time ... let me try.. damm ,, guess I need another rod .. |
Belcher Goonfoock (retired)
(dob 4-21-07)
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08-26-2007, 11:45 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Um, I can tell you that it fights a small bluefish very well when you're holding the rod in one hand and the reel in the other  
Up locking reel seat  . Make sure you check it for tightness every few casts because if you have big hands like mine, the heel of your hand can loosen it.
I did manage to get the fish in with JP's help. |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-26-2007, 06:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2001
Posts: 302
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Just goes to show ya.......
How two educated guys can turn a nice rod and an excellent reel into a first class handline.
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08-26-2007, 09:07 PM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Oh, the review?
This rod can cast. I babied my casts for awhile, then I finally laid into one--not full out, but close. It threw a 3 oz tin well past halfway, using a Daiwa 20 SHA and 65# Sufix braid. Which is pretty thick stuff.
The rod was wrapped with spinning guides, and it was the 12' model.
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Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-27-2007, 02:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: too far from the water
Posts: 157
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thanks for the kind words mike
some new developments coming soon.. prototypes of a new AFAW line of rods are on the way to me... there are five new rods.. 9 through 13'ers... retail on the 9'er will be around 150 i believe and about 225 for the 13'er...
I'll post details when i have them, but these will obviously not have the same components and blanks as our current line (which we will obviously continue to offer) but should prove to be an excellent value..
more to come.
Again, for those of you interested, contact Mike at Cape Cod or Big Dave if you are interested in rods or blanks.
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I might be small.... but I'm slow.
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08-28-2007, 08:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Um, I can tell you that it fights a small bluefish very well when you're holding the rod in one hand and the reel in the other
Up locking reel seat . Make sure you check it for tightness every few casts because if you have big hands like mine, the heel of your hand can loosen it.
I did manage to get the fish in with JP's help. |
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08-28-2007, 08:18 AM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Where can we find the info on these?
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-28-2007, 08:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: People's Republic
Posts: 1,025
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Where can we find the info on these?
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Check out the sponsor link at the top of the page. |
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08-28-2007, 08:32 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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Hey Kevin, I'll have three of the rods with me at Cutty if you want to cast them. I might have a fourth, we'll see |
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08-28-2007, 08:34 AM
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Jiggin' Leper Lawyer
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: 61° 30′ 0″ N, 23° 46′ 0″ E
Posts: 8,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MAC
I'd liked to have watched that |
So would I--it would have beat doing it |
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools, because they have to say something.
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08-28-2007, 12:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: too far from the water
Posts: 157
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website
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
Where can we find the info on these?
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www.anyfishanywhereusa.com |
I might be small.... but I'm slow.
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08-28-2007, 01:03 PM
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Super Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobias
Hey Kevin, I'll have three of the rods with me at Cutty if you want to cast them. I might have a fourth, we'll see |
Thanx Tobias....I'll give it a whirl while I'm out there. |
"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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08-28-2007, 05:19 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2001
Location: 2 minutes from the Canal
Posts: 143
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Hey Mac
I made sure to stand behind as I was watching. as Jim said. it took two to land that blue with a hand line. Just had to shake my head and smile.
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08-29-2007, 01:04 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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Tobias,
I'd love to give it a try..probably Mikey, too.
Rick
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John Redmond Thinks He's Smart By Changing My Avatar
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08-29-2007, 01:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: whaling city
Posts: 302
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Will the UPTIDE make a good spinning rod for the canal to throw surface and metal lures?
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08-29-2007, 01:11 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 4,449
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Oh Yeah,
I'll probably be looking for the 14'
Rick
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John Redmond Thinks He's Smart By Changing My Avatar
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08-29-2007, 04:53 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Dave
Hey Mac
I made sure to stand behind as I was watching. as Jim said. it took two to land that blue with a hand line. Just had to shake my head and smile.
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08-29-2007, 04:56 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Maine
Posts: 4,547
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkswimmer
Will the UPTIDE make a good spinning rod for the canal to throw surface and metal lures?
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I think it will make a great canal stick. I picked up the stick from Mike for Andy and brought it up. If I had been thinking I would have brought a reel down with me and made a few casts. Rod seems very crisp and should throw 2 to 4 very well. |
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08-29-2007, 05:06 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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Not a problem, you guys can try it out too. I'll have the Estuary, Uptide, and Surf and maybe the Universal with me at Cutty.
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08-29-2007, 05:08 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 690
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 Mike! The wrap job you did on the Uptide is absolutely perfect. Thanks again! |
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08-29-2007, 06:28 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike P
Um, I can tell you that it fights a small bluefish very well when you're holding the rod in one hand and the reel in the other
Up locking reel seat . Make sure you check it for tightness every few casts because if you have big hands like mine, the heel of your hand can loosen it.
I did manage to get the fish in with JP's help. |
Now this would have made a great U-tube how to... |
FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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08-29-2007, 06:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Plainfield, CT
Posts: 428
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobias
Not a problem, you guys can try it out too. I'll have the Estuary, Uptide, and Surf and maybe the Universal with me at Cutty.
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All that and about 600 plugs...I hope the guy with the truck shows up at the dock!!  |
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08-29-2007, 06:40 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,270
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Adam R
All that and about 600 plugs...I hope the guy with the truck shows up at the dock!! |
Keep in mind the ferry now charges 10 cents a pound for what you bring over, remember competition is good and the competition is gone 
What's up Adam  |
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